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Ministry of Culture
Minister of state of Culture Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi along with Padma and Sangeet Natak Awardees visit display gallery of prestigious gifts of Prime Minister at NGMA
I urge everyone to participate in the auction of the gifts and mementos and contribute to the noble cause of Namami Gange: Smt Meenakashi Lekhi
Minister of State of Culture Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi along with Padma and Sangeet Natak Awardees visited display gallery of prestigious gifts of Prime Minister at National Gallery of Modern Art  in New Delhi today. On the occasion several social media influencers were also present. The visitors were given a guided tour and each item was explained in detail to all those present.
On the occasion Smt. Meenakashi Lekhi said “I urge everyone to participate in the auction of the gifts and mementos . With this auction you are benefitted in two ways, firstly the Mementos which is presented to PM Modi will be owned by you and a certificate will be provided and secondly the funds raised through the auction will contribute to a worthy cause, the Namami Gange Programme, the flagship project that seeks to conserve and rejuvenate our National River, Ganga.”
She also informed that “The price of mementos ranges from Rs 100 to lakhs of rupees and to make the visit even more enjoyable, guided tours in general and guided tours in sign language for the hearing impaired has been arranged.”
She also informed that Catalogues in Braille are also available for the visually challenged. She also urged to o promote #pmmementos on twitter to make this a successful program.
Ministry of Defence
Visit of Indian Naval Ships to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
As part of Indian Navy's Overseas Deployment to South East Asia and Western Pacific, Indian Navy ships Sahyadri and Kiltan made a port call at Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia today, for three days visit from 12 – 15 Sep 19. The ships are part of the Indian Navy's Eastern Naval Command under the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command, based at Visakhapatnam. The port call is a demonstration of India's warm ties with Malaysia.
IN Ships Sahyadri and Kiltan, operating under the Command of Rear Admiral Suraj Berry, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet, are the latest, indigenously designed and built multi-role ships of the Indian Navy. The two ships are equipped with a versatile array of weapons and sensors, can carry multi-role helicopters and represent the ‘coming of age’ of India’s warship building capabilities.
During the port call, the Indian Navy and the Royal Malaysian Navy would be participating in the bilateral exercise Samudra Laksamana. The exercise would include a harbour phase wherein professional interactions, official calls, social engagements, visits by the local populace and various sports events would be conducted. The Sea Phase of the exercise would enable the two navies to further hone their skills in order to enhance interoperability between the navies to ensure peaceful and secure seas for all.
The visit of the IN ships would further bolster the strong bonds of friendship between the two countries and contribute to the security and stability in the region.
Ministry of Civil Aviation
27 additional domestic air cargo terminals are built by AAICLAS after 2014
Till the year 2014, there were 11 Domestic Air Cargo Terminals and 19 International Air Cargo Terminals in India. Airports Authority of India  / AAI Cargo Logistics and Allied Services Company Limited  has created another 27 Domestic Air Cargo Terminals. In addition, there are Joint Venture / Public Private Partnership  and State Government Airports which are also engaged in the process of establishment of Domestic as well as International Air Cargo Terminals. Thus, the Cargo handling potential has been considerably enhanced to facilitate faster movement of goods.
AAICLAS is committed towards creation of cargo handling facilities through establishment of domestic cargo terminals including in the Tier-II and Tier-III cities depending upon the feasibility for volume of cargo. As a result, additional 27 domestic air cargo terminals have been created by AAICLAS after 2014 at Amritsar, Madurai, Mangalore, Visakhapatnam, Chennai, Indore, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Raipur, Aurangabad, Bhubaneswar, Varanasi, Goa, Srinagar, Ranchi, Trivandrum, Guwahati, Vijayawada, Bagdogra, Jammu, Leh, Surat, Bhopal, Dehradun, Rajahmundry, Tirupati and Hubballi.
This information was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry Of Civil Aviation  V. K. Singh  in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Jal Shakti
Implementation Of Har Ghar Jal Yojana
Government of India is implementing Jal Jeevan Mission  – Har Ghar Jal in partnership with States, to make provision of tap water supply to every rural household in the country. Water is a state subject and therefore the primary responsibility for planning and implementing piped water supply schemes to provide tap water to their households, lies with the respective State/UT.
At the time of announcement of Jal Jeevan Mission in August 2019, 3.23 Crore  rural households were reported to have tap water connections. Since then, tap water connections have been provided to additional 9.34 Crore rural households. Thus, as on 17.07.2023, out of 19.46 Crore rural households in the country, provision of tap water supply has been made to 12.57 Crore  households.
As on 17.02.2023, the States of Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Telangana, and UTs of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, and Puducherry reported to have provided tap water connection to every rural household in their State/UT. The remaining States/UTs have been advised to cover all their rural households within the mission period. The State wise status of tap connections provided to rural households, is annexed.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM greets people across the nation on Makar Sankranti, Uttarayan, Bhogi, Magh Bihu and Pongal
In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister said;
"Across India we are marking different festivals which signify India’s vibrant cultural diversity. My greetings on these festivals.
Greetings on Makar Sankranti. https://t.co/4ittq5QTsr
Have a wonderful Uttarayan. https://t.co/hHcMBzBJZP
Bhogi greetings to everyone. May this special festival enrich the spirit of happiness in our society. I pray for the good health and well-being of our fellow citizens. https://t.co/plBUW3psnB
Magh Bihu greetings to you all. I pray that this festival enhances happiness and prosperity in everyone's lives. https://t.co/mEiRGpHweZ
Pongal is synonymous with the vibrant culture of Tamil Nadu. On this special occasion, my greetings to everyone and especially the Tamil people spread all over the world. I pray that our bond with nature and the spirit of brotherhood in our society are deepened. https://t.co/FjZqzzsLhr"
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Ministry WCD launches 'Spot BBBP logo contest'
The Ministry of Women and Child Development has launched a contest inviting people to share photographs of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao logo that they spot at unique locations and send it with a tagline.
The Government’s flagship programme - ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ has been successful in bringing about a tremendous mindset change, ever since it was launched by the Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, on January 22, 2015.
WCD Minister Smt. Maneka Sanjay Gandhi said, "With the contest, we aim to promote the quantum success the programme has made in the last three years. The objective of the contest is also to engage with a larger audience, thereby encouraging a positive mindset change in society through Beti Bachao Beti Padhao".
Details of the contest are available on the Facebook & Twitter accounts of Ministry WCD . Last date to submit entries on wcdbbbp[at]gmail[dot]com is 22nd January, 2018. Winning entry will receive a cash prize.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India registers a record number of High Recoveries
More than 94,000 Recovered in last 24 hours
India’s Total Recoveries continue to rise, cross 43 lakh today
5 States contribute 60% of total active cases, 52% of new cases and 60% of new recoveries reported in India
India has reported high recoveries of more than 94,000 for two successive days.
94,612 recoveries have been registered in the last 24 hours in the country. With this, the total number of recoveries has crossed 43 lakh . This has resulted in the Recovery Rate touching 79.68%.
60% of the new recovered cases are being reported from five States, viz. Maharashtra, Karnataka Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. Maharashtra continues to lead with more than 23,000 new cases of recovered patients. Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh both have contributed more than 10,000 to the single day recoveries.
A total of 92,605 new confirmed cases have been reported in the last 24 hours in the country.
52% of the new cases are concentrated in five states. These are also the States contributing maximum to the new recoveries. Maharashtra contributed more than 20,000  to the new cases. Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka both have contributed more than 8,000.
1,133 deaths have been registered in the past 24 hours.
37% of deaths reported yesterday are from Maharashtra with 425 deaths followed by Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh with 114 and 84 deaths, respectively.
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|
Sr No.
|
|
Name of State/UT
|
|
Active cases as on 20.09.2020
|
|
Cumulative Cured/ Discharged/
Migrated Cases as on 20.09.2020
|
|
TOTAL
|
|
1010824
|
|
4303043
|
|
1
|
|
Maharashtra
|
|
297866
|
|
857933
|
|
2
|
|
Karnataka
|
|
98583
|
|
404841
|
|
3
|
|
Andhra Pradesh
|
|
81763
|
|
530711
|
|
4
|
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
|
66874
|
|
276690
|
|
5
|
|
Tamil Nadu
|
|
46453
|
|
481273
|
|
6
|
|
Kerala
|
|
37535
|
|
92951
|
|
7
|
|
Chhattisgarh
|
|
37489
|
|
46081
|
|
8
|
|
Odisha
|
|
33202
|
|
141657
|
|
9
|
|
Delhi
|
|
32064
|
|
205890
|
|
10
|
|
Telangana
|
|
30573
|
|
139700
|
|
11
|
|
Assam
|
|
29362
|
|
125543
|
|
12
|
|
West Bengal
|
|
24648
|
|
193014
|
|
13
|
|
Punjab
|
|
22399
|
|
70373
|
|
14
|
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
|
21964
|
|
79158
|
|
15
|
|
Haryana
|
|
21682
|
|
86150
|
|
16
|
|
J&K 
|
|
21281
|
|
40265
|
|
17
|
|
Rajasthan
|
|
17997
|
|
93805
|
|
18
|
|
Gujarat
|
|
16022
|
|
102444
|
|
19
|
|
Jharkhand
|
|
13548
|
|
55697
|
|
20
|
|
Bihar
|
|
12629
|
|
153298
|
|
21
|
|
Uttarakhand
|
|
12465
|
|
27142
|
|
22
|
|
Tripura
|
|
6983
|
|
14810
|
|
23
|
|
Goa
|
|
5920
|
|
21760
|
|
24
|
|
Puducherry
|
|
4785
|
|
17209
|
|
25
|
|
Himachal Pradesh
|
|
4308
|
|
7484
|
|
26
|
|
Chandigarh
|
|
2911
|
|
6766
|
|
27
|
|
Meghalaya
|
|
2038
|
|
2483
|
|
28
|
|
Arunachal Pradesh
|
|
1957
|
|
5280
|
|
29
|
|
Manipur
|
|
1946
|
|
6723
|
|
30
|
|
Nagaland
|
|
1206
|
|
4171
|
|
31
|
|
Ladakh 
|
|
993
|
|
2666
|
|
32
|
|
Mizoram
|
|
588
|
|
990
|
|
33
|
|
Sikkim
|
|
426
|
|
1972
|
|
34
|
|
D&D & D&N
|
|
208
|
|
2677
|
|
35
|
|
A&N Islands
|
|
156
|
|
3436
|
|
36
|
|
Lakshadweep
|
|
0
|
|
0
Ministry of Heavy Industries
Ministry of Heavy Industries launched PLI Schemes for Automobile and Auto Component Industry and National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell  Battery Storage with a vision to make India self-reliant
The Union Minister of State for Heavy Industries, Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today informed that this Ministry has launched two  Production Linked Incentive  Schemes, namely PLI Scheme for Automile and Auto Component Industry, and PLI Scheme for National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell  Battery Storage.
 PLI Scheme for Auto mobile and Auto Component Industry:-With the aim to boost India’s manufacturing capabilities in the automobile and the auto components sector, government approved a PLI Scheme namely ‘PLI Scheme for Automobile and Auto Component Industry’ for this sector with a total budgetary outlay of Rs.25,938 crores over a period of 5years . Total expected employment generation and total expected cumulative increase in eligible sales are 1.45Lakh  and ₹2,31,500 Crore, respectively over a period of 5 years. The details of this scheme may be seen at https://heavyindustries.gov.in/UserView/index?mid=2482
 PLI Scheme for National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell  Battery Storage:-To enhance India’s manufacturing capabilities for manufacture of Advance Chemistry Cell in India, government approved a PLI Scheme for setting up manufacturing facilities for Advance Chemistry Cell , Battery Storage in India, with an outlay of Rs.18,100 crores for 7 years . Total estimated investment to be made by the beneficiary firm sis to the tune of Rs.27,000 crore. The scheme will generate employment of 2.7lakhs. The details of this scheme may be seen at https://heavyindustries.gov.in/UserView/index?mid=2487
With the vision of Aatma Nirbhar Bharat and to make India as a self-reliantnation, MHI has launched PLI Scheme for Automobile and Auto Component Industry, and PLI Scheme for National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell  Battery Storage with the objective of Domestic Value Addition  in the products manufactured in India. In PLI Auto, minimum 50% DVA will be required to get the incentive. In PLI ACC scheme, the beneficiary firms are required to achieve a minimum of 25% DVA by end of 2nd Year and 60% by the end of 5th Year of the scheme.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Saudi Arabia for cooperation in the field of Renewable Energy
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was apprised of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy of the Government of India and the Ministry of Energy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for cooperation in the field of Renewable Energy. This was signed on 29th October, 2019 in Riyadh.
Objectives
The MoU aims at setting up a framework for cooperation between the two parties in the field of renewable energy in the following areas:-
- Upgrading the level of technologies and their applications in the field of renewable energy.
- Contributing to the field of renewable energy to raise its efficiency in the national energy combination in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- Developing the Renewable energy projects in Solar, Wind, Biogas, Geothermal and other fields of renewable energy.
- Development and localization of value chain in the field of renewable energy.
- Developing and boosting uses of solar energy small applications for buildings, homes and others.
Ministry of Textiles
India’s share in Global Textile Exports
The share of India in global textile exports is 6% in 2017. Share of top three textile exporting countries in global textile exports is:
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S No.
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|
Country
|
|
Share of Textile Export in Global Textile Exports
|
|
1
|
|
China
|
|
33.6%
|
|
2
|
|
USA
|
|
6.3%
|
|
3
|
|
India
|
|
6%
Textile sector exports contribution in India’s total exports is 12.2% in 2018-19. As exports of textile sector have increased in last five years, it is expected to grow in future as well.
Share of textile sector export in India’s export is reported at 12.9% in 2014-15 and 12.2% in 2018-19.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Textiles, SmritiZubinIrani, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Rajya Mantri inaugurates CSD Depot in Ambala
Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt inaugurated new premises of the Canteen Store Department  Depot at Ambala on July 05, 2023. The premises has been constructed by Dedicated Freight Corridor India Limited under the Railway Ministry, in exchange of the land of the old CSD depot.
Speaking on the occasion, RRM appreciated the work being done by CSD in realizing PM’s vision of automation and ease of doing business by providing excellent service to the armed forces, veterans, and their families. He congratulated the department for completing 75 years of service to the armed forces and their families.
Established in 1948, CSD has 34 regional depots spread all over the country. “The contribution of the department in ensuring uninterrupted supply of essential commodities to the beneficiaries during the pandemic has been exemplary and commendable,” he said.
He also praised the Indian Railways for undertaking projects to boost the economy of the country.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Cabinet approves proposal for promulgation of the Indian Medical Council  Second Ordinance, 2019
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the following proposals:
- Promulgation of an Ordinance, namely “the Indian Medical Council  Second Ordinance, 2019”; and
- To bring in necessary official amendments in the Indian Medical Council  Bill, 2018 pending in Parliament for replacing the said Ordinance.
Benefits:
The proposal will enable the Board of Governors appointed in supersession of Medical Council of India  as per the provisions of earlier Ordinance to continue to exercise the powers of MCI and that of Central Government under Section 10A of the Indian Medical Council  Act, 1956 so as to ensure transparency, accountability and quality in the governance of medical education in the country. It will ensure that the work already done by the BOG as per provisions of earlier Ordinance is validated and may continue.
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UPSC
Shri Arvind Saxena appointed as Chairman, Union Public Service Commission 
The President has appointed Shri Arvind Saxena as Chairman, Union Public Service Commission .
The tenure of Shri Arvind Saxena as Chairman, UPSC will commence from the date he enters upon the office of Chairman, UPSC. The term of his appointment will be till 07. 08.2020 when he attains the age of 65 years or till further orders whichever is earlier.
Shri Arvind Saxena joined UPSC as a Member on May 8, 2015, and has been performing duties of the post of Chairman, UPSC since June 20, 2018.
Prior to joining UPSC as Member, Shri Saxena was working as Director of the Aviation Research Centre .
A student of Civil Engineering at the Delhi College of Engineering besides M.Tech. in Systems Management from the Indian Institute of Technology , New Delhi, Shri Saxena was selected for the Civil Services and joined the Indian Postal Service in 1978. In 1988, Shri Saxena started working at the Cabinet Secretariat, where he specialised in the study of strategic developments in neighbouring countries. Shri Saxena has served in different countries and in the States of Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh.
A recipient of Awards for Meritorious Services  and Distinguished Services , Shri Saxena has travelled extensively in India and abroad.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Dr. Harsh Vardhan chairs high level meeting on COVID-19; Dr. Satyendra Jain, Delhi Health Minister also present
A coordinated and collective effort in a mission mode is needed: Dr. Harsh Vardhan
“We have to work as a unit to combat the threat due to COVID-19 in the nation and a coordinated and collective effort in a mission mode is needed”, said Dr. Harsh Vardhan as he chaired the meeting with all the senior officials from Government of Delhi, and Directors/Medical Superintendents of government hospitals in Delhi, in the presence of Dr. Satyendra Jain, Minister of Health, Delhi Government.
Ms. Preeti Sudan, Secretary  apprised both the Ministers about the current evolving scenario, globally as well as nationally. She informed that 78 countries are affected by COVID-19 as on date. She stated that high level of vigil and alertness is being maintained by the states and the Centre in the prevention and management of COVID-19. She briefed about the revised travel advisory issued on 3rd March,2020 regarding revised travel restrictions, self-declaration and advice for avoiding non-essential travel to China, Iran, republic of Korea, Italy and Japan and other COVID-19 affected countries.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan observed that while inter-sectoral coordination with the Central ministries/departments are being done, it was heartening to see that States/UTs are also responsive and putting their best efforts by taking appropriate actions and preparedness for COVID-19. He further added that need of this hour is to put a more strategic approach like Cluster Containment Strategy, making the District Collectors more accountable, contact tracing & sstrengthening State and District surveillance teams to avoid widespread community transmission and also breaking the chain of transmission, if found.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan urged the States/UTs to strengthen core capacities for disease preparedness and response like Surveillance, Laboratory Diagnosis, Hospital Preparedness, Logistic Management, Capacity Building and Risk Communication.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan also advised that States need to identify isolation facilities, to accommodate confirmed/suspected cases if and when identified in each district, as well as logistics requirements and to enhance community awareness through print, electronic and social media in local languages including utilizing local cable TV channels, FM radio etc.
Dr. Balram Bhargava, Secretary, ICMR, Sh. Sanjeeva Kumar, Spl. Secretary , Dr. Rajeev Garg, DGHS, Dr. Randeep Guleria, Director, AIIMS , Sh. Lav Agarwal, Joint Secretary, Commissioner of SDMC, EDMC, NDMC, Kendriya Vidyalaya and other senior officials from Delhi Government were also present during the meeting.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 557
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 202.77 Crore
More than 25 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 202.77 Crore  today. More than 25 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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|
HCWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
10411291
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
10087579
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
6217811
|
|
FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
18429762
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
17666649
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
11956637
|
|
Age Group 12-14 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
38666685
|
|
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
27309889
|
|
Age Group 15-18 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
61065442
|
|
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
50718067
|
|
Age Group 18-44 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
559344665
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
507992097
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
16824313
|
|
Age Group 45-59 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
203654756
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
195098435
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
11871171
|
|
Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
127420221
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
121917230
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
31076403
|
|
Cumulative 1st dose administered
|
|
1018992822
|
|
Cumulative 2nd dose administered
|
|
930789946
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
77946335
|
|
Total
|
|
2027729103
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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|
Date: 26th July, 2022 
|
|
HCWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
68
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
606
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
17527
|
|
FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
165
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
1113
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
45775
|
|
Age Group 12-14 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
64186
|
|
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
90966
|
|
Age Group 15-18 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
20532
|
|
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
42324
|
|
Age Group 18-44 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
34146
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
148895
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
1049804
|
|
Age Group 45-59 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
5375
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
34864
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
674605
|
|
Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
3732
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
21616
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
255071
|
|
Cumulative 1st dose administered
|
|
128204
|
|
Cumulative 2nd dose administered
|
|
340384
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
2042782
|
|
Total
|
|
2511370
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.